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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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